South Korea Has Purchased 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles!

RTX's backlog grew due to surging orders in commercial aerospace and defense. Management upgraded 2026 adjusted sales estimates to $95B-$96B. Backlog growth provides earnings visibility, de-risks short-term economic weakness, and drives long-term revenue growth through aftermarket sales and recurring revenue.

The U.S. approved a potential $125M sale of 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and related equipment to South Korea, aiming to bolster its air defense. RTX Corp. is the principal contractor. The sale supports U.S. security objectives and South Korea's defense capabilities. The deal is subject to congressional review.

The U.S. approved a potential $125M sale of AIM-9X missiles and related equipment to South Korea. The sale, involving 103 missiles and guidance units, requires congressional review. RTX Corporation is the principal contractor. The deal aims to enhance South Korea's air defense and regional security.

The US approved a $4.5bn sale of KC-46A aerial tankers and related equipment to Qatar. Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are the principal contractors. The deal aims to enhance Qatar's defense capacity and regional security. Qatar's 2026 defense budget is estimated at $17bn, with a projected CAGR of 3.8% through 2031. The sale requires US Congress approval.

The Pentagon seeks low-cost munitions to replenish stockpiles depleted by the Iran war. Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin unveiled new cost-effective systems. Experts say these won't provide a short-term fix. RTX secured a $22.9B Tomahawk missile contract. Framework agreements signal demand but aren't guaranteed contracts. Production delays and supply chain issues persist. Lockheed's PAC-3 ACE, a cheaper missile, won't enter production until 2030.

The European Commission closed its antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada unit after the company revised its contractual clauses, addressing concerns about access to critical inputs and services for spare parts suppliers. The changes were deemed sufficient to remove potential barriers.